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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Ethiopia

Source: Institute of Foreign Affairs

Project
Completed

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, symbolizing national unity, energy access, and shared benefits for all Nile Basin nations. It embodies Ethiopia's commitment to sustainable development and regional cooperation.

Status
Closed
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
Location
Ethiopia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Institute of Foreign Affairs

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The project “Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Ethiopia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Institute of Foreign Affairs.

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is Africa's largest hydroelectric project, symbolizing national unity, energy access, and shared benefits for all Nile Basin nations. It embodies Ethiopia's commitment to sustainable development and regional cooperation.

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Energy

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Ethiopia

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Institute of Foreign Affairs

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Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage

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2025-09-16

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